If you happen to live in an area that receives a hefty amount of snow every year, you might want to think about investing in an attachable snowplow. Meyer snowplows can be configured to work with most makes and models, and are easily attached or removed. Extended use can cause loss of hydraulic function within the plow lift. To remedy this you might need to bleed the air out of the lift.
Start your vehicle, and use the controls to attempt to raise and lower the plow. If the motion is not synchronized on both sides of the plow, it means that the slower end has lost hydraulic power. Go to the slow side of the plow and locate the electric hydraulic power unit.
Unscrew the three studs on top of the power unit, four or five full turns with the socket wrench. This will cause a gap in the fitting and allow air to escape the unit.
Activate the controls to lift the plow as high as possible. This will compress the hydraulic cylinder in the power unit and force out the air.
Refasten the studs. Once liquid starts to emerge from the opening, immediately stop raising the plow and hold the position. Step around the plow, and refasten the studs until they are flush against the casing of the power unit.
Test the balance. You should now have bled all the air out of the hydraulic lift. Continue lowering and raising the lift to see if any imbalance still exists.
